used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading My conversations with Augustus grew daily more frequent and more intensely full of interest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading My conversations with Augustus grew daily more frequent and more intensely full of interest.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading My conversations with Augustus grew daily more frequent and more intensely full of interest.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
deduceverbUS /dɪˈduːs/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
eraseverbUS /ɪˈreɪs/
remove from memory or existence
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
divisible by two
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading My conversations with Augustus grew daily more frequent and more intensely full of interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading My conversations with Augustus grew daily more frequent and more intensely full of interest.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading My conversations with Augustus grew daily more frequent and more intensely full of interest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
a single distinct event
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
incipientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪpiənt/
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
inferencesnounUS /ˈɪnfərensɪz/
plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading My conversations with Augustus grew daily more frequent and more intensely full of interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading My conversations with Augustus grew daily more frequent and more intensely full of interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
and nothing more
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
not any; not one
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
an amount of time
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
picturesquenessnoun
the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
pleasurablyadverb
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
required or under orders
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading This short period proved amply long enough to erase from my memory the shadows, and bring out in vivid light all the pleasurably exciting points of color, all the picturesqueness, of the late perilous accident.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In no affairs of mere prejudice, pro or con, do we deduce inferences with entire certainty, even from the most simple data.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading On the contrary, I never experienced a more ardent longing for the wild adventures incident to the life of a navigator than within a week after our miraculous deliverance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It might be supposed that a catastrophe such as I have just related would have effectually cooled my incipient passion for the sea.
